Installing Root and Personal Certificates on iOS

Important*You CANNOT install certificates on the mobile device without creating a passcode for it. This feature cannot be changed as it is an iOS design configuration setup by Apple, not MIT. If you prefer to keep your phone unlocked, please do not attempt to install certificates on the device.

*It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you set a passcode for your device before you proceed with certificate installation. Failure to do so may cause complications with installing the certificates.

*If you currently have a personal certificate on your iOS device and wish to renew your personal certificate you must first remove your old personal certificate. Please follow these instructions on how to Deleting Personal Certificates from an iOS device before continuing.

On the Mobile Certificates Page select the first link Obtain the MIT Root CA.

On the Install Profile screen select Install.

Enter the passcode you set for your device.

The next screen may display a warning that the Certificate Authority will add the certificate to the list of trusted certificates on your device. This should not affect any of your personal settings. To continue, select Install at the top right to proceed.

Installing your Personal MIT Certificate.

You will be prompted to enter in your Kerberos ID, password, and MIT ID number. Once you have done so, click Get Certificate.

On the following page you will be given a random 4-digit validation number. It is very important to remember this number as it will be required in the following steps to verify your certificates (Do not confuse it with your passcode). Write it down and click Continue.

From the Install Profile screen click Install.

Type in your device passcode. If you have not setup a passcode your iOS device, you will be prompted to create one at this step.

Creating a passcode is an important part of protecting your data. Each time your turn on or wake up your device, it will ask for a passcode before you can use the device. If your device supports Touch ID, you can use your fingerprint instead of a passcode.

Next, you will now be asked for the 4-digit random number that was generated in step 4. Type this number in and click Next.

Your personal certificate should now be installed. Click Done.

Your personal certificate my be listed as "Not Verified". This is expected, and will not impact the functionality of the certificate.

Not all MIT certificate protected websites support iOS devices. Please contact the website owner/creator with specific compatibility issues or questions.